The Prado Museum located in Central Madrid at Calle Ruiz de Alarcón, near the Retiro Park,, the historic Paseo del Prado, the Fountain of Neptune, and major avenues of the Spanish capital, part of the “Art Triangle” with the Reina Sofia and Thyssen - Bornemisza, hosted in a neoclassical building with modern expansions, renowned collections and multiple floors deddicated to different art eras surpassed three million visitors in 2025.
This success is due to its extension and expanded offerings, maintaining a focus a deep cultural experiences over mass tourism with strict photography rules and a commitment to accessibility, drawing largely from international visitors but aiming to connect with a contemporary audience through modern initiatives like a resident writer program.
The museum features an unparelleled collection hosting masterpieces of European art from the 12th to 20th centuries, with a strong focus on the Spanish Golden Age alongside Italian and Flemish works, displaying emblematic works such as Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch, David victor over Goliath by Caravaggio, Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez, The Nude Maja by Francisco de Goya, The Three Graces by Peter Paul Rubens, among other unique paintings, impressive sculpture collections, with a rich historical legacy as a former royal collection.
As announced by the institution, until, December 28, the Prado Museum registered a total of 3.479.838 visits, with a significant number of foreign visitors.
During 2025, temporary exhibitions by Antonio Rahael Mengs, Juan Muñoz, Paolo Veronese and relevant pieces such as Rubens' Martyrdom of Saint Andrew were included.
Key Features and Developments in 2025:
• Record Attendance: The museum broke previous attendance records exceeding 3 million visitors, a significant milestone five years after its major extension project, notes www.museodelprado.es.
• Cultural Mission Focus: Despite high visitor numbers, the Prado Museum emphasizes offering meaningful, educational experiences, contrasting with “amusement park” models, according to Spain Travel News.
• Strategic Growth: Director Miguel Falomir stresses the need to engage the contemporary public without alienating visitors or overcrowding, as discussed by The Art Newspaper.
• Enhanced Offerings: The expansion led to increased activities, including modern art shows and a resident writer program featuring acclaimed authors like J.M. Coetzee notes The Art Newspaper.
• Strict Photography Policy: The ban on selfies and photos in permanent galleries remains, preserving artistic contemplation as highlighted by Spain Travel News.
• Internationaland Local Appeal: While 60-67% of visitors are international, the museum also offers free admission and new content in languages like Ukrainian to boost social inclusion, notes Spain Travel News.
May was the month with the highest number of visits, with 339.062, and 45.35% of the people who accessed the museum for free were international visitors.
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